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The Keeper of Lost Causes: A Department Q Novel,New
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Jussi AdlerOlsen, author of The Absent One, is Denmark's premier crime writer. His books routinely top the bestseller lists in northern Europe, and he's won just about every Nordic crimewriting award, including the prestigious Glass Key Awardalso won by Henning Mankell, Stieg Larsson, and Jo Nesbo. Now, Dutton is thrilled to introduce him to America.The Keeper of Lost Causes, the first installment of Adler Olsen's Department Q series, features the deeply flawed chief detective Carl Mrck, who used to be a good homicide detectiveone of Copenhagen's best. Then a bullet almost took his life. Two of his colleagues weren't so lucky, and Carl, who didn't draw his weapon, blames himself.So a promotion is the last thing Carl expects.But it all becomes clear when he sees his new office in the basement. Carl's been selected to run Department Q, a new special investigations division that turns out to be a department of one. With a stack of Copenhagen's coldest cases to keep him company, Carl's been put out to pasture. So he's as surprised as anyone when a case actually captures his interest. A missing politician vanished without a trace five years earlier. The world assumes she's dead. His colleagues snicker about the time he's wasting. But Carl may have the last laugh, and redeem himself in the process.Because she isn't dead . . . yet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Keeper of Lost Causes' about? A: 'The Keeper of Lost Causes' is the first book in Jussi Adler-Olsen's Department Q series, focusing on chief detective Carl MØrck, who is assigned to investigate cold cases after a traumatic incident in his past.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jussi Adler-Olsen, a renowned Danish crime writer known for his bestselling novels in northern Europe.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Keeper of Lost Causes'? A: 'The Keeper of Lost Causes' is categorized as a mystery novel, featuring elements of crime and investigation.
- Q: How many pages does this hardcover edition have? A: This hardcover edition contains 400 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Keeper of Lost Causes' published? A: 'The Keeper of Lost Causes' was published on August 23, 2011.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Keeper of Lost Causes'.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: The book is listed as being in acceptable condition.
- Q: What makes 'The Keeper of Lost Causes' unique? A: The novel is unique for its focus on a deeply flawed protagonist, Carl MØrck, and his journey as he tackles a cold case that challenges his abilities and personal demons.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, 'The Keeper of Lost Causes' is the first installment in the Department Q series.
- Q: What themes are explored in this novel? A: The novel explores themes of redemption, the impact of past trauma, and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of crime investigation.